Stephen Duke
About Stephen Duke
Stephen Duke is the Sr. Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at WP Engine in Denver, Colorado, with a background in DEI and workplace services.
Current Role at WP Engine
Stephen Duke currently serves as the Sr. Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager at WP Engine in Denver, Colorado, United States. In this role, he works closely with senior leadership to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company. His responsibilities include creating and publishing an internal DEI newsletter, coordinating DEI awareness and education programs, and assisting with data collection and reporting to track the impact of DEI initiatives.
Previous Experience in Diversity & Inclusion
Prior to his current role, Stephen Duke was a DEI Specialist at WP Engine from 2021 to 2023 in Austin, Texas. In this position, he played a pivotal role in enhancing the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. Additionally, he collaborated with various internal teams to implement DEI initiatives and monitored WP Engine's presence on platforms such as Glassdoor.
Early Career and Administrative Roles
Stephen Duke started his career in administrative roles, serving as a Workplace Services, Sr., and Office Administrator at WP Engine from 2018 to 2021 in Austin, Texas. He also held the position of Office Manager at Geek Powered Studios from 2017 to 2018. His early professional journey includes his work with Students For Liberty as a North American Events Manager and Events Associate, where he gained valuable experience in event management and coordination.
Educational Background
Stephen Duke holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from the University of Arkansas, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. Prior to his university education, he obtained his high school diploma from Colleyville Heritage High School, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.
Involvement in DEI Programs and Initiatives
Stephen Duke actively contributes to DEI programs and initiatives at WP Engine. He serves as the Program Champion for WP Engine in the McKinsey Connected Leaders Academy, collaborating with senior leadership to nominate participants and ensure a positive experience. Additionally, he coordinates internal DEI awareness and education programs, working closely with the VP of DEI and other internal teams on initiatives such as Town Hall meetings, All Hands events, and company-wide surveys.